Ep. 113 Rockstar Mindset: What Ed Sheeran Taught Us About Golf

This week Pilgrims, we swap scorecards for stadium lights.

After both catching Ed Sheeran live in Sydney (70,000 strong… twice), Steve and Andy ask a simple question:

What can a global superstar teach two middle-aged golfers chasing sporting glory?

Turns out… a lot.

In this unexpected but surprisingly powerful episode, we unpack:

• 🎯 Growth Mindset in Action – From playing pubs to selling out stadiums, Ed’s long-game perseverance is the blueprint for golf development.
• 🛠️ Loving the Grind – Why enjoying practice (not just performance) is the real secret sauce.
• 🎵 Tempo & Rhythm – What Ed’s looping precision under pressure teaches us about staying smooth in the golf swing.
• 🧠 Thinking Out Loud – Using verbal commitment in your pre-shot routine to sharpen clarity and intent.
• 🤝 Collaboration & Team – Even solo artists need support. So do golfers.
• 📈 Providing Value – Why deliberate practice is how you “love yourself” in performance.
• ⛳ Shot Shape Simplicity – Fall in love with the "shape of you" (well, your shot shape at least) and build confidence around it.
• 🔥 Managing “Bad Habits” – Because we’ve all had those rounds.

Plus… the unbelievable (and apparently true) story of the time Ed accidentally cracked Justin Bieber in the face with a golf club. Yes. That happened.

No golf was played this week — but plenty was learned.

If you’re serious about improvement, this episode is a reminder:

Success isn’t built on the big stage.
It’s built in the quiet hours when no one’s watching.

Rock out, Pilgrims. 🎸⛳